Crotaphopeltis hotamboeia (Laurenti, 1768)

Herald Snake

1962.9.16

About this object

A small snake with broad head and short tail. The back is olive to green-black above, sometimes with white spots, the head is iridescent blue-black with an orange-red upper lip. The belly in white. Length up to 80 cm.

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